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December 1 is World AIDS Day, a day to come together to end the HIV epidemic across the globe. We all have a role to play, so let’s #StopHIVTogether. To find out how you can help, visit the CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together page.
An updated Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Booster is available. The updated booster provides broader protection against the new COVID-19 virus variants. The updated COVID-19 vaccines add Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 components helping to targeting these Omicron variants that are more transmissible and immune-evading. The bivalent booster also helps to restore protection that had waned since previous …
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The Winnebago County Health Department is observing the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, 2022. To contact the Winnebago County Health Department about a public health emergency, please call 815-720-4000. For any other issue including to make or change an appointment, please call back during our regular business hours on Monday, …
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Prevent RSV Protect your child from RSV: Symptoms of RSV People infected with RSV usually show symptoms within 4 to 6 days …
The Great American Smokeout is more than a reminder of the dangers smoking poses to your health. It’s a call to act. No matter your age, or how long you’ve been smoking, quitting improves health both immediately and over the long term. You can quit smoking for good and live a healthy, smoke-free life. Take …
Vaccination for COVID-19 and influenza(flu) provides protection not only against the disease itself but also against the dangerous complications or consequences that it can bring. Getting your vaccines protects you and also helps to protect those around you. Visit vaccines.gov to find a vaccine provider near you.
